Hello all, I had a ruptured intestine and had a colostomy end of December 2010. I was fortunate to be able to have the reversal done which was end of July 2011. I am careful with what I eat and up until now I have been feeling good. I do eat fiber off and on but find that if I have too much my stomach bothers me, feel a little nauseous and I have constipation. This is my problem now for the past week. Just don't seem to be regular. Anyone else have issues from time to time. Really nervous about this as I don't want to go thru any of this again. Thank you all.
grandmaJ
Jun 04, 2012 1:16 pm
Pinky
Jul 31, 2012 10:06 pm
Hi grandmaJ - sorry no one has answered you yet! I had a temp colostomy back in 2003 which was reversed and I had lots of trouble with the reversal initially (sorry to say I went back for a permanent colostomy in 2009).
I found enzymes to be of great help to me: in pineapple and other tropical fruits, esp fresh if you can get them, bacillus in yogurt - esp bifudus which is found in Mountain High brand, and probiotics either by mouth or in yogurt like Dannon. Soluable fiber is better too: oranges. Constipation may come from too little fluid in the colon, so drink more fluids, esp juice if you can tolerate - pineapple, cranberry, pomegranate - these have enzymes and are good for the bowel. You may also need a stool softener or one of the newer laxatives available by prescription (I can't remember the names, but you can only get them through the GI docs). Be esp careful of OTC laxatives, esp senna products - too harsh! and bulking products like Metamucil, Miralax - can be too gassy and crampy! Best luck!
I found enzymes to be of great help to me: in pineapple and other tropical fruits, esp fresh if you can get them, bacillus in yogurt - esp bifudus which is found in Mountain High brand, and probiotics either by mouth or in yogurt like Dannon. Soluable fiber is better too: oranges. Constipation may come from too little fluid in the colon, so drink more fluids, esp juice if you can tolerate - pineapple, cranberry, pomegranate - these have enzymes and are good for the bowel. You may also need a stool softener or one of the newer laxatives available by prescription (I can't remember the names, but you can only get them through the GI docs). Be esp careful of OTC laxatives, esp senna products - too harsh! and bulking products like Metamucil, Miralax - can be too gassy and crampy! Best luck!
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